Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ dating life has come back into the spotlight amid his federal sex trafficking investigation. The father of seven isn’t publicly commenting on the March 25, 2024, home raids. However, the public is wondering about his inner circle — even ex-girlfriends, such as Jennifer Lopez, who dated Diddy in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The former pair apparently had a rollercoaster of a relationship, and fans want to know the real reason why they broke up in 2001.
Keep reading to learn everything about Jennifer and Diddy’s former relationship.
Diddy and Jennifer were arrested in December 1999 after they, his bodyguard Anthony “Wolf” Jones and rapper Jamal “Shyne” Barrow got involved in an argument at Club New York, per Forbes. Diddy, Jennifer and Anthony left the club and were chased by police. Authorities found a stolen gun in the car they were driving.
Diddy and Jennifer were subsequently arrested on weapons and bribery charges. However, the charges against Jennifer were promptly dropped, and Diddy was acquitted in 2001.
The “Let’s Get Loud” hitmaker and the “I’ll Be Missing You” rapper broke up in February 2001 once rumors of his infidelity began to circulate. Though he didn’t publicly comment on the speculation, Jennifer opened up about their relationship in the years since their split.
During her interview with Rolling Stone that year, Jennifer revealed that she and her ex-boyfriend (who went by Puff Daddy at the time) had different ways of thinking. While noting that he “loves to go out,” the Bronx native added that she’s more of a homebody.”
Nearly two years after their split, Jennifer opened up to Vibe in 2003 about the cheating rumors Diddy faced when it came to their romance. While the “On My Way” singer noted that she “never caught him” cheating on her, she still “knew” that he did.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ dating life is getting attention again due to an investigation. People are curious about his past relationships, like with Jennifer Lopez. They had a rocky relationship and fans want to know why they broke up in 2001.
Diddy and Jennifer were arrested in 1999 after an argument at a club. They faced charges but Jennifer’s were dropped and Diddy was acquitted in 2001.
They broke up in 2001 because of rumors of Diddy cheating. Jennifer explained in interviews that they had different lifestyles.
In 2003, Jennifer talked about the cheating rumors, saying she never caught him but knew he was cheating.